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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,572 and 373,953

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,572 and 373,953 is: 581,284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,572 : 373,953 = 373,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,572/373,953 = 373,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,572x = 373,953 × 373,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,572x = 139,840,846,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,840,846,209/240,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,284.80

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